Homemade Elderberry Syrup and Gummies

Elderberry Syrup and Gummies

2/3 cup dried elderberries
3 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp dried cloves
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 cup honey

Place all ingredients except honey and gelatin into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until the liquid has reduced by almost half.

Remove from heat and let cool until it is cool enough to be handled. Mash the berries carefully and pour through a strainer into a glass jar or bowl.

Discard the elderberries and allow the liquid to cool. When it is no longer hot, add the honey and stir well until smooth. Pour the syrup into a glass mason jar. Store in the fridge and take ½ - 1 teaspoon for kids and ½ - 1 tablespoon for adults daily. If the flu should happen to hit, take the normal dose every 2-3 hours until symptoms disappear.

To make gummies:

1 cup elderberry syrup
1/4 cup grass-fed gelatin
1/2 cup hot water
gummy bear molds

Place ¼ cup of cooled elderberry syrup in a 2 cup measuring cup and quickly whisk in the gelatin powder.

Add ½ cup of hot water and stir quickly until smooth. Add the rest of the elderberry syrup and whisk until completely smooth.

Using an eye dropper, pour into molds and cool in the refrigerator until firm. Pop out of molds and store in an airtight container for several weeks with parchment paper between layers.